Custer County, Montana is a rural area with limited public transportation options. The only major method of transportation in the county is by private car or truck. The closest access to any public transportation system such as buses or trains is located in Billings, which is about a two hour drive away. For local transportation needs, public transit services are available through the Custer Country Transit Authority. This provides service throughout the county for many purposes including medical appointments and travel to larger towns in the area. There are also taxi services available for those who need to get around their local area quickly and easily. Finally, there are several airports located throughout the region that provide air travel options for those wishing to go further away from Custer County. With these various options available, residents of Custer County have some reliable means of transportation within and out of their county.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Custer County takes 12.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Custer County get to work:
- 77.1% drive their own car alone
- 10.0% carpool with others
- 7.0% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit